
Average European exchange gas prices rose 12% month on month in October, reaching US$1,005 per thousand cubic metres, according to calculations based on ICE data. Prices passed US$1,000 mid-month amid Iran-US tensions and Hormuz disruption.
European storage hit a record low for the date at 74.58% on 20 October, when injections switched to withdrawals.
A monthly average showing sustained gains confirms tight European gas supply heading into winter. This keeps energy and fertiliser costs high for feed producers.
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